1993 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · L226 ENP

The 1993 Mazda MX-5 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 7 August 2024 at 146,046 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the June 2023 test at 145,479 miles also passed cleanly. The only blemish in the sequence is a failure on 8 June 2023 at 145,451 miles, where the tester logged no specific defects, suggesting an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The vehicle has shown no recurring advisories across the five-year record. Mileage sits at 146,046 against 33 years of age, an average of roughly 4,426 miles per year. The records show light annual use: 142,520 miles in May 2022, 140,456 in April 2021, and only about 2,526 miles added by the 2024 test. A short gap exists between the April 2021 and May 2022 entries, but the clean pass history and low accumulation indicate the car was stored or gently driven rather than neglected. No rapid wear cycles appear in the data. Given the sparse and clean MOT history, the buyer should still verify structural integrity in person, as 1990s MX-5 bodies are prone to chassis rail corrosion and sills rot that a basic test may not flag without stripping. Inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for age-related perishing from long standing periods. The June 2023 failure with no recorded defect warrants a check of the original refusal reason to rule out a documentation anomaly. Low mileage and a clean record imply careful previous ownership, yet 33 years invites rubber degradation and hidden rust. A pre-purchase inspection beneath the floor pan and around the rear arches remains prudent before commitment.